Daily Schedule

BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 28 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.

Looking deeper at the daring jailbreak in Afghanistan, and what it may mean for NATO operations there; a scholar argues that music is getting more narcissistic; debating the positive uses of military drones; Defense Of Marriage Act loses its law firm; how Iran and Israel are influencing U.S. policy in Syria; Ryan Lizza on the emerging "Obama Doctrine"; pharmaceutical companies argue "free speech" in Supreme court to look at your prescription history; the new award for most heroic vendor and your take on what other vocations deserve "hero" awards. 

On today's show: behavioral economist Dan Ariely talks about his recent study, which shows that Americans dramatically underestimate the level of wealth distribution and inequality in the country. Then, we’ll examine the ways in which human and ant societies are similar. Two comedians stop by to discuss their latest books: Gilbert Gottfried and then Demetri Martin. Plus, nearly 4 million children born in the United States have parents who are undocumented immigrants. We’ll examine the many challenges these families face and the current state of immigration policy.

Marco Werman hosts an engaging daily portrait of what’s happening around the world, from PRX, the BBC and WGBH in Boston.

Marketplace is not only about money and business, but about people, local economies and the world — and what it all means to us.

The Peabody Award-winning program features Terry Gross’ fearless and insightful interviews with big names in pop culture, politics and the arts.

Hosted by Warren Olney, To the Point is a fast-paced, news based one-hour daily national program that focuses on the hot-button issues of the day, co-produced by KCRW and Public Radio International.